vagabond1001110

We finally received approval today after responding to RFE ! All the best for those waiting.

Wanted to share an update. Our EAD/AP was finally approved on 9/24 and we received the combo card in mail this weekend. Best of luck to all those waiting !

Hi , we filed for AoS in Jan and already did our bio appointment in Mar.

this month we received a 2nd appointment notice for biometrics again.

is this normal , anyone else in similar situation who received a 2nd biometric appointment while their GC/EaD-AP card were pending?

We have recently filed for our AoS. We also did receive SSN ( with maiden name ) prior to filing AoS and used the same when filing for 485. For one of the questions where it asks if we need a new SSN issued  , we answered "No" as we already had an SSN.

Had we answered "yes" to this question and provided our SSN , does it mean we would be getting a new SSN card ( with same #) and with the married name that we are using when AoS and thus avoid a trip to the SSN office ?

Since we answered No , would that mean after we get our EAD/AP and GC , we would then have to go to the SSN office and get a change of name from maiden to married name ?

Secondly for a DL , I am reading we need to show lawful presence , since our i94 already expired and we are currently only having a NOA1 for pending 131/765/485 - is that good enough to show lawful presence to get a new TX DL.

AoS from K1

Application Sent: 1/21

Application Received: 1/24

3 Texts Received : 1/26

check cashed : 1/27

On 1/18/2022 at 8:30 AM, Sarge2155 said:

@vagabond1001110

The codes dictate the fee you pay also. I used (C)(9). I don't  know  anything about that other code. People have gotten an RFE or the packet kicked back stating incorrect filing fee for use of the wrong code. Go with the tried and true (C)(9). If you submitted the 131 and the 765 with the 485 they will issue a combo card or a GC straight out!

 Will do ! Thanks

5 hours ago, Sarge2155 said:

(C)(9)  you are adjusting from a K1 right?

Yes , we are adjusting from a K1. The reason I asked was USCIS site does mentioned both codes as seen in the attached. I assume the combo card is given anyway by default for EAD and AP

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/all-forms/filing-form-i-765-with-other-forms

If concurrent filing 131 and 765 with 485 , does the 765 eligibility category need to be (C)(9) or (C)(9)(P). 

19 hours ago, Sarge2155 said:

Yes, better to include it because it list your vaccines etc. If you do not send it in USCIS will send you a reminder letter to bring your I-693 to your interview. The DS-3025 shows that you had your medical. If you apply for your AOS within the 1 year time-frame then yes send in your DS-3025.

Thanks , will do.

On 12/31/2021 at 2:55 AM, Sarge2155 said:

Hello January 2022 AOS filers and Happy New Year!!!! Another New Year another month/round of AOS submissions, first month of the year in fact. Please be aware that this checklist is NOT all inclusive and you must consult the USCIS website to crosscheck this checklist against/with. The AOS process has been confusing since the pandemic hit, not to mention the added politics. So please I want to stress that you only use this check sheet as a starting point and guide if you will. The USCIS site will be the final guide. Please ensure that you check your forms for the correct versions and editions because if you use the wrong forms USCIS will reject your application and send it back to you. This is easily checked on the USCIS website prior to downloading your forms. You should also ONLY download your forms from the USCIS website.  The current and correct fees can also be ascertained from the USCIS website   

 

 

AOS Checklist

• Cover Letter listing Table of Contents
• (Check Payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security - $1,225.00) 

 

Form I-485 (completed and signed by non-US Citizen/beneficiary)

• Form G-1145  
• Copy of beneficiary's Passport with biographical page 
• Copy of beneficiary's K1 Visa from Passport and entry stamp 
• Copy of NOA2 Approval letter (from K1 process) 
• I-94 
• Copy of beneficiary's Birth Certificate 
• translation of birth certificate (if needed)
• Certified copy of Marriage License or Certificate
• Passport Photos (2) name written on the back 
• Copy of DS-3025   

 

Form I-864 (completed and signed by USC) (goes with form I-485)

• Proof of USC's citizenship (copy of birth certificate, copy of passport bio page, or other)
• 2021/2020 (current tax year, depending on when you file your AOS in 2022), 2019 (optional), and 2018 (optional) Tax Return (with W-2) or Transcripts (transcripts are better if you can get them)
• Employment Verification letter (updated one - not the one used during K1 process) 
• Pay stubs (last 3 months)   

 

Form I-765 (completed and signed by non-US Citizen/beneficiary)

• Copy of beneficiary's Passport with biographical page 
• Copy of beneficiary's K1 Visa from Passport and entry stamp 
• I-94 
• Passport Photos (2) name written on the back 
• Copy of NOA2 (from K1 process)
• Be sure to use the correct filing code of (c)(9) if this code applies to you. The I-765 instructions explains all the codes in detail. If you are filing under a different code (other than (c)(9) the fee for your AOS will not be correct and USCIS will reject your entire packet.

 

Form I-131 (completed and signed by non-US Citizen/beneficiary)

• Copy of beneficiary's Passport with biographical page 
• Copy of beneficiary's K1 Visa from Passport and entry stamp 
• I-94 
• Passport Photos (2) name written on the back 
• Copy of NOA2 (from K1 process    

 

Be sure to double check for the current fees as fees do sometimes increase and they can change on a dime so please check. Additionally, check the forms as listed above i.e., current version and or edition date, there have been many changes to various forms. Consider sending tax transcripts instead of the 1040, and W2's. Also consider preparing a cover letter for each form in addition to the main cover letter. 

Make sure you send long form birth certificates and not the short form.  Hope this helps in your preparation of your AOS. When in doubt ask questions.

 

Please consider filing the I-131 and the I-765 even if you don't think you'll need them right now. You never know what changes your life will have on down the road, so I recommend you file these two forms from the start. There is no extra charge to file them with your AOS and it's better to submit them all at once.  There has been much confusion coming out of USCIS, partly due to Covid-19 and partly self-inflicted. This confusion filters on down to the people filing for AOS. The above listing is subject to change at a moment’s notice so please check, recheck and check again BEFORE you send off your packet for any last-minute changes.

 

 

Congratulations on a successful submission of your AOS packet!

is "Copy of DS-3025 " required if we are applying for AoS within 1 yr from the medical tests for K1 visa.

I am ready to file for my 485 and need a copy of my foreign language BC to be translated to English. Any recommendations for USCIS approved translator services will be helpful. Thanks in advance.

On 12/13/2021 at 8:36 PM, Navatha said:

 If the status is case returned to agency, mail out to save help team( save.help@uscis.dhs.gov ),provide case verification number ,name and dob. They’ll let you know when was last response sent to ssn office. Based on the response, contact local ssn office and tell them "there should be response on so and so day". If agent who answers your call is knowledgeable, they should be able to help you. Attached format how I sent email to savehelp. Hope this helps!

 

 

Thanks @Navatha . We haven't applied for EAD or started the adjustment of status process yet. Should we still send the email to "save help team" to complete the verification sooner and return back with an update to SSN office.

On 12/4/2021 at 10:10 AM, Navatha said:

Any idea what local office did to ensure your verification is done? Like sending a reminder to dhs or started manual processing?

@Navatha - I am also in the same boat as you. We applied for SSN almost 4+ weeks back and the status now says "case returned to agency". When I called the local SSA office after completing the 4 weeks , they said that its still pending verification with DHS. Did you have any luck yet. I will try to call again after we complete the 5th week.

17 hours ago, MARDI said:

You are Ready! The beneficiary can now complete the DS and schedule an interview. What are you waiting on? Congratulations!!

Thanks ! My embassy recommends to schedule an interview only when they have sent "Packet4+Welcome Letter". Reading from past experiences , not all folks receive these letters (email and/or snail mail) and some receive them after regular follow ups with the embassy.

It can take anywhere from few days to weeks to receive this letter.

Also some of the approved medical facilities that conduct medical examinations wont book you an appointment without the welcome letter from the embassy. So this is the last step before booking for an interview.

I now see my packet in "ready" state on CEAC , so assuming we now just wait for embassy to send the P3 letter to schedule an appointment. Does it happen by itself or do we have to contact them again requesting for the letter.

Happy to report that finally got an email from NVC that package is on its way to the embassy and similar status (in transit) also reflects on the ceac website.

1 hour ago, slex said:

Hi Vagabond, when you called them today were you placed in queue?  I am trying to call all morning and after the recorded message they just hang up.

I called them right at 7 EST and was able to get hold of a human after about 25 minutes. If you are calling them later in the day  during business hours, its likely that NVC just plays a recorded message and hangs up. I am guessing at this point the NVC phone queue can only hold certain number of phone calls in a waiting queue and anyone calling after that is not going to go through. Since they are available until 12 midnight EST, I also read that one may have better luck by calling either very early at 7 am or latter towards the end of the day.

Hello All , I got my case# and inv# today after calling them and the status shows "At NVC" now.

If the beneficiary has relocated her primary residence , is it required to change physical address of beneficiary after NOA2. If "yes" , where do we need to make that change.

Also regarding police POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE ,  how does one get that in India

Finally Approved! Now waiting for the next step.

We too got approved today. NOA1 was 12/31. Best of luck to all of those waiting.

Can someone plz post a list of documents required by Mumbai Embassy post NOA2 approval.

from what I have gathered so far one would need :

i134

proof of employment 

Filed tax returns

bank statements

anything else i am missing?

I checked my bank account and do see a pending entry from USCIS, no text or email yet.Packet was received Jan 2.

1 hour ago, King•Adan said:

Just wait! We’re all in the same boat here! I filed I-129f in November 6, but haven’t get my NOA1 yet. I did not get an e notifications nor my money order hasn’t been cashed yet. 
Hopefully, we should get ours soon because I heard from other who have filed in November 2, that they have gotten their NAO1 as an e notifications last Thursday. 

It means we currently have a 90 day lag from the time the application was sent to when we could expect the NOA1 receipt.

Below estimate likely is no longer accurate.